Translation of Italian word "contestare" to English
contestare
/kon.tesˈta.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'contestare' means 'to contest, to dispute' (To contest, to dispute). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, contesting, disputing decision or fine.
🇬🇧 English
to contest, to dispute
Example
Voglio contestare la multa che ritengo ingiusta.
I want to contest the fine that I consider unfair.
Gli studenti contestano le decisioni del rettore in piazza.
Students contest rector's decisions in the square.
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Common phrases
- contestare un punto— to contest a point
- Gli studenti contestano le decisioni del rettore in piazza.— Students contest rector's decisions in the square.
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The Italian word "contestare" means "to contest, to dispute" in English.
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